Nosan Claystudio

South Korean Ceramicists Seong-il Hong & Hye-jin Lee

Seong-il Hong & Hye-jin Lee of Nosan Claystudio specialise in teaware and ceramic vessels that refresh Korean ceramic traditions. They are based in South Korea’s Boseong region, which is known for its scenic tea plantations; this heritage of the land is complemented by a tradition of teaware. Their refined functional wares express this vibrant tea culture, which seeks beauty in everyday moments. Working in Korean porcelain and clay from Boseong, each piece has an inherent connection to the local land – often using the same soil that grows tea for their clay. The techniques include interpretations of traditions such as Buncheong and Onggi storage jars to make their characteristic works.

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“WHILE THERE ARE MASS-PRODUCED WARES THAT ARE WIDELY USED, THE WORLD OF ART WE PURSUE FOCUSES ON CREATING DELICATE AND INTRICATE PIECES WITH MORE CARE. WE WANT THOSE WHO VIEW OUR WORK TO FIND THEIR OWN AESTHETIC SENSE AND MEANING IN IT, ALLOWING THE PIECES TO REMAIN SIGNIFICANT IN THEIR LIVES FOR A LONG TIME.”

- Nosan Claystudio